A Northumberland farmer has claimed the top prize at the North East’s largest agricultural show.

The JS Hubbock trophy for the champion of champions prize at the Northumberland County Show went to Messrs Jenkinson from Clifton Moor, Penrith, for a Limousin cow called Fatima, with her calf at foot.

The animal and beat a two-year-old Ayrshire called Marleycote Sea Lily 23rd owned by Richard Baynes of Slaley, near Hexham , to the top prize.

Judges Sybil and George MacPherson said: “It was a very difficult decision, but this beast is an outstanding example of the breed, with exceptional character and quality. Her calf also shows huge potential.”

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Marleycote Sea Lily was named reserve champion while also in the champions line-up was a heavy horse, Mel Miss Kerrin, owned by John McMillan from the Isle of Bute.

The show attracted more than 23,000 visitors despite drizzly weather at the Bywell showground.

Alongside the livestock competitions, there was a range of family entertainment, including a monster truck rally, Roman re-enactment and a children’s art competition won by Whitley Chapel School near Hexham and Little Kingdom Childminding from Consett.

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Show chairman James Wardle said: “It’s always a great day out, whatever the weather. We’ve got the best display of livestock, entertainment, food and drink in the North East, all together in one place.

“Our traffic control and security management went very smoothly and from all the feedback we have had, it has been one of the most enjoyable and successful shows yet. I’d like to thank all of the hard working volunteers, section leaders and their stewards who make it happen.”